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Early Sullivan Named “Business Litigation Law Firm of the Year” By Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine
Category: Awards | Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Named “Business Litigation Law Firm of the Year” By Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine
The firm is pleased to announce it has been named “Business Litigation Law Firm of the Year – USA” in Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine’s “Global Leading Lawyers” issue for 2017. The annual issue is created via a global poll of the readership, which asks the voting readers to put forward their nominations for legal practitioners that they consider to be “Leading Lawyers” in their practice areas.
The Lawyers Worldwide Awards Magazine honors leading firms that have displayed a consistently high degree of quality, tenacity and ability. The list recognizes a select number of leading professional firms across the globe in their individual areas of specialization and within their geographical location.
Devin McRae Speaks to Bloomberg on Johnny Depp Suit
Category: News | Monday, July 10th, 2017 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Speaks to Bloomberg on Johnny Depp Suit
Devin McRae was recently quoted in Edvard Pettersson’s Bloomberg article “Johnny Depp, Ex-Business Manager Trade Blame for Lost Riches.” In the article, Devin discusses the mismanagement lawsuit between actor Johnny Depp and his former business manager, and opines that the company should have let Depp go as a client if they weren’t able to curb his spending habits.
“If your client isn’t doing what you’re telling him, maybe it’s time to fire your client,” said Devin.
Devin also spoke on Bloomberg Radio’s “Bloomberg Law” segment, where he discussed Johnny Depp’s lost riches and why he is blaming his former business manager for the loss of his wealth.
To read the article, click here. To listen to the radio interview, click here.
Billy Wright Earns Successful Final Judgment on Behalf of First American Title Insurance Company
Category: News, Results | Friday, July 7th, 2017 | Comments Off on Billy Wright Earns Successful Final Judgment on Behalf of First American Title Insurance Company
In Jaisinghani v. U.S. Bank, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. SC125165, Judge Lisa Hart Cole, Billy Wright successfully represented First American Title Insurance Company in connection with the defense of an action brought by a borrower/developer who asserted numerous tort and contract-based claims relating to a multi-million dollar property in Malibu. The Court awarded First American with a favorable judgment after four rounds of demurrers brought by the Firm.
Bryan Sullivan Speaks to The Wrap
Category: News | Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Speaks to The Wrap
Bryan Sullivan was recently quoted in Matt Donnelly’s The Wrap article “‘Han Solo’ Legal Fallout: Will Fired Directors Lord and Miller Keep Their Credit or Residuals?” According to Bryan, the sudden firing of directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller from the anticipated “Star Wars” spin off about Han Solo will have significant legal and financial ramifications.
“The studio is obligated to give them credits,” said Bryan. “But it’s a question about how much work has been done.”
To read the full article, click here.
Bryan Sullivan Appears in Forbes
Category: News | Thursday, June 8th, 2017 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Appears in Forbes
Bryan Sullivan’s article “Blocked By The President: Are Trump’s Twitter Practices Violating Free Speech?” was published in Forbes on June 7, 2017. In the article, Bryan discusses the First Amendment and how it relates to President Trump’s twitter account.
To read the full article, click here.
Early Sullivan Successfully Defends Warner/Chappell Music Against Breach of Contract Action
Category: News, Results | Monday, June 5th, 2017 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Successfully Defends Warner/Chappell Music Against Breach of Contract Action
In Johnny Gill v. Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. et al., the firm successfully defended Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. against a breach of contract action brought by musician Johnny Gill, relating to the alleged failure to pay songwriting royalties owed to Gill.
Bryan Sullivan Comments on Roger Ailes’ Death, Pending Litigation Against Fox News
Category: News | Friday, May 19th, 2017 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Comments on Roger Ailes’ Death, Pending Litigation Against Fox News
Bryan Sullivan was recently quoted in The Hollywood Reporter and Variety on how the unexpected death of former Fox News CEO could impact the pending harassment lawsuits filed against him and the conservative news network. According to Bryan, not having Ailes to testify on the company’s behalf will likely complicate the lawsuits alleging civil rights violations, as well as the federal investigation into Fox News.
“Odds are everybody who is going to be questioned is now going to say ‘Roger Ailes made the final decision,’” Bryan told Variety. “And he’s not going to be able to say ‘I relied on the general counsel’ or ‘I relied on the CFO.’”
The full articles in The Hollywood Reporter and Variety can be viewed here and here.
Early Sullivan Obtains Dismissal of Action on Behalf of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
Category: News, Results | Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Obtains Dismissal of Action on Behalf of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
In Pennymac Holdings, LLC v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, et al., Case No. A-16-746790-C, Nevada, the Firm represented Fidelity National Title Insurance Company against a lender claiming to have a priority lien. The case arose from Nevada’s controversial homeowners’ association lien priority laws. The Firm’s motion to dismiss caused the action to be dismissed in its entirety.
Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae Named a 2017 Top Litigation Boutique
Category: Awards, Press | Monday, May 8th, 2017 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae Named a 2017 Top Litigation Boutique
The firm was recently recognized as a top litigation boutique in Los Angeles by JD Journal. The firm is one of 14 recognized by the Journal as the “best of the best” in LA.
“Los Angeles is a great place to set up shop if you’re a litigation attorney, and JD Journal has identified the best of the best when it comes to boutique litigation firms in the city,” JD Journal.
Find the complete list here.
Bryan Sullivan’s Crisis Management Article Appears in Forbes
Category: News | Friday, April 7th, 2017 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan’s Crisis Management Article Appears in Forbes
Bryan Sullivan’s article “What Daryl Katz’s ‘Sex For Movie Roles’ Lawsuit Teaches Us About Crisis Management” appeared in Forbes’ Legal Entertainment column on April 7, 2017. In the article, Bryan discusses the legal battle between NHL owner Daryl Katz and model Greice Santo, and emphasizes the importance of cautiousness when using crisis communication strategies.
To read the full article, click here.